The Barn at Sloop Point — Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Privacy Policy
The Barn at Sloop Point (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when interacting with our website, booking forms, contact forms, text messaging services, and related communications.
By using our website or submitting your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Event details
Appointment requests
Photography booking inquiries
Billing or payment information
Website usage information
Communication preferences
Information may be collected when you:
Submit a contact form
Book a session
Subscribe to updates
Request information
Communicate with us by phone, email, or text message
Interact with our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule and manage bookings
Send appointment confirmations or reminders
Provide customer support
Process payments
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send updates related to our services
Communicate promotional or marketing information when consent has been provided
Maintain business records
3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy (A2P Compliance)
By providing your phone number and opting into SMS communication, you consent to receive text messages from The Barn at Sloop Point regarding:
Appointment confirmations
Booking reminders
Scheduling updates
Customer service communications
Promotional or marketing messages
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying:
STOP
For assistance, reply:
HELP
Your mobile information will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers strictly as necessary to operate our business, including:
Payment processors
Scheduling software
CRM and communication platforms
Website hosting providers
Email or SMS delivery platforms
These providers are only permitted to use information as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
5. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Store preferences
Support marketing and analytics
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
8. Your Rights
You may request to:
Access your information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing communications
To make a request, contact us using the information below.
9. Contact Information
The Barn at Sloop Point
Wilmington, North Carolina
Email: [email protected]
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates become effective immediately upon posting to this page.